Intermediate Level - 2 days | Prices from £275.00

Please watch the Video Edit in the blue tab above to get an idea of the terrain used on these courses…

Trail Plus is aimed squarely at those out regularly on a mountain bike. You will already be riding some techy trails but are looking to progress your skills and gain the confidence to ride the harder trails out there.

Dealing with drops, finding grip, getting air, railing corners and cleaning techy climbs will all be on the agenda.

This course is also ideal for you if you are working through the UKMBLS Leadership scheme and will help coach you to the level needed for the Level 3 award

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Dates & Prices

Course Date

Cost(with accommodation)

Cost(no accommodation)

Number of participants

Booking

23/03/19

Cost (with accommodation): £325.00

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24/04/19

Cost (with accommodation): £325.00

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22/05/19

Cost (with accommodation): £325.00

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08/06/19

Cost (with accommodation): £325.00

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26/06/19

Cost (with accommodation): £325.00

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06/07/19

Cost (with accommodation): £325.00

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27/07/19

Cost (with accommodation): £325.00

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28/08/19

Cost (with accommodation): £325.00

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18/09/19

Cost (with accommodation): £325.00

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19/10/19

Cost (with accommodation): £325.00

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21/03/20

Cost (with accommodation): £325.00

Cost (no accommodation): £275.00

Is It For Me?

Please watch the Video Edit in the blue tab above to get an idea of the terrain used on these courses…

Trail Plus moves your biking forward to steeper and more challenging riding. It is delivered on a maximum coach: student ratio of 1:4 ensuring you get space for individual tuition and plenty of practice time.

This course will venture into more challenging terrain and progress your riding towards tackling bigger drops; styling steeper terrain and giving you grip where you had none.

The level of this course is also aligned with the technical riding skills needed to pass the UKMBLS Level 3 Leadership Award. and the MBLA Mountain Bike Leader qualification.

Course Aims

Gain control in terrain where you currently struggle.

Improve performance on easier trails to give you more speed and control.

Course Content

We will use both our onsite coaching trails as well as venturing out into the world class arena of the Cairngorms to not only improve your riding but also show off some of the best trails anywhere.

Trail Plus will hit the following:

Dynamic balance

Railing corners

Braking for pros

Maximise your manuals

Bunnyhops

Drops: fast and slow

Crafty climbing

What Will I Need?

Please watch the video edit in the blue tab above for more information on what to bring on your course…

To get the most out of your course it is important to be comfortable in your gear and with your equipment. Therefore, it is always best to have your own and have used it before coming along on a course. This isn’t essential however.

We have a limited range on offer and may not be able to supply a bike for you. If you cannot bring your own bike for the course then please get in touch asap so that we can work with you to find the perfect solution.

If you ride normally ride with SPD pedals then consider riding with flats. This will help you gain confidence whilst practising new skills on the bike. We can supply the flat pedals if you bring along a pair of flat soled trainers.

Below is a simple kit list to help you come along prepared for the course.

Listed here are the essentials; this is not an exhaustive list.

Should you be missing something then the items below in bold are also available in stores if needs be. Items marked *** are available in our shop to buy – subject to availability.

We have Laundry facilities here and a fantastic drying room so there is always the option to wash stuff as you go.

Remember the price is all inclusive if you book the residential option.

We want all of our customers to know what their course will cost, up front and in the open. Accommodation on the night before and the nights during your course, pick up from the train station (Friday and Sunday evenings only), breakfast, lunch, cake break and dinner are all included.

All transportation on the course, the use of the centre’s facilities & any equipment you borrow are also part of the package.

If you do book a non-residential option the lunch and afternoon tea and cake is still provided.

Course Pre-Requisites

Please watch the video edit in the blue tab above to get an idea of the terrain used in these courses…

You will be a regular mountain biker confident in red grade terrain, able to deal with rollable drops; small berms; roots; rocks and have the fitness for spending the majority of the 2 days out on the bike in steeper terrain.

Arriving at Glenmore Lodge

Your first inclusive meal is breakfast (7:45 -8:30am) An evening meal is not provided on your arrival night, but bar meals are available in our Lochain bar 5pm to 9pm (5-7pm on Mondays and Tuesdays)

Packed lunches are collected at breakfast

On Mondays and Saturdays only there will be a 10 minute welcome talk at 8.15am, on other days you will meet your instructor at 9am. The daily programme of your course will be discussed with your instructor when you first meet, taking into account aspirations and prevailing weather conditions

On your last day

Check out time is 10am on the final day of your booking, we have changing areas, showers and left luggage facilities on site

All courses will finish by 5pm

On Fridays and Sundays we offer a drop off to Aviemore station, leaving Glenmore Lodge at 5pm, please contact us at least 24 hours in advance if you would like to book this service

Can't find exactly what you are looking for?

Design your own course

We are happy to create it for you. You can hire one of our instructors or guides from as little as £280 a day, including any equipment. If you’re a group, all of our courses are available on a date that suits you or if you would prefer we can tailor a course to your requirements. Simply give us a call to discuss your requirements.